5 facts about Special Enrollment Periods

For most people, the deadline to enroll in a 2017 health insurance plan has passed. But you may still be able to enroll in health coverage for the rest of 2017 if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

5 things to know about applying with a Special Enrollment Period

You may be eligible to apply with a Special Enrollment Period if you experience certain life events, like moving, losing other health coverage, or having a baby. See the full list of life events here.

You usually have up to 60 days following the event to enroll in a plan. If you miss that window, you have to wait until the next Open Enrollment Period, which starts on November 1, 2017, to apply for 2018 coverage.